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#LC-DIG-ppmsca-12070] ( in the article of Victorian Ball) "Victorian Ball | 19th Century Victorian Ball." Victoriana | Victorian Era | Victorian Style. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. <http://www.victoriana.com/Etiquette/ballroomdancing.htm>.
Victorian Ball (in the article of Kristina Harris) Harris, Kristina. "Victorian Etiquette and Dress in Washington D.C." The Vintage Connection. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. <http://www.vintageconnection.net/WashingtonDress.htm>.
Though etiquette and manners weren’t regarded with much attention in the middle class and especially the lower class, they were very pervasive in the lives of the upper class. Victorian etiquette and manners in the upper class determined the clothing, language, everyday actions, and culture. People in the Victorian Era were expected to revere their elders, speak in a pleasant tone and be patient and complimentary. Furthermore, in the upper class, being pretentious about one’s wealth was seen with disdain. In the lower classes, however, because it was even difficult to subsist, etiquette and manners were the least of their concerns.
Upper class women especially needed to be conscious of their manners because they were mostly judged by their everyday actions. They were groomed at a young age to dedicate their lives to their families and husbands because their duty was to take care of the household and children. Being free from scandals was definitely expected because women represented their husbands. In addition, appearance was one of the most sought after attributes in upper class society. It was pivotal for them to have natural, fair beauty with modest clothes in vogue. For instance, corsets were one of their required garments during this time. Furthermore, the women were expected to be able to uphold conversations with a sweet tone and a modicum of attention from the others.
Similarly, gentlemen had responsibilities to uphold that were also crucial to those who were in the upper class. Chivalry was the crux of the Victorian gentleman; escorting women, always walking on the outside of the sidewalk when with a woman, and having manners were examples of being a gentleman. They had to know the proper etiquette for all activities, including: dancing, going to parties, smoking, drinking and being with a lady. Upper class women and men enjoyed their lives, which were full of parties and enjoying activities.
Safety Net Systems Ltd. is responsible for this site. SafetyNet Systems Ltd. is a new media company that provides free information and services. They not only own this site but also have different varieties of sites that provide information. The site is copyrighted in 2010, which shows us that it contains information that is current. SafetyNet System is located in United Kingdom. This site that I used only contain information about Victorian Era, which shows us that they specify only one era. The intended audience is students or any general internet users, who want to know about Victorian Era. The purpose of this site is to give basic, sometimes specific, information about Victorian such as, Victorian society, literature, fashion, arts and architecture.
This site is mainly focused on information about Victorian Rituals. The recent year it was copyrighted was 2009. This site seems it is a private blog since there isn’t any corporation involved. The publisher of this site listed sources that he had used to write information on this site. Some of the sources are Victoria Magazine, The Lady and Gentleman’s Book Of Etiquette (1852), and Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette (1860). Although this site does not shows the author’s name, it had listed the sources that he had used. Also, the last time he had made changes was only last year, which is current.
Victorian Etiquette - The Basic Rules of Etiquette
This site is also focused on providing information about Victorian Etiquette. The author of this site is Betty Malheiro and also owned by 187Victorian England Revisited. And it was last copyrighted 2009. Also, in the bibliography page, there are list of books and sites that are used for reference in writing. This site is useful because it addresses all the Victorian etiquette on every situation such as at teas/Receptions, At the Theater, the dinner party, and on the street.
Victorian Manners and Etiquette
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[Image: Detail from Library of Congress
#LC-DIG-ppmsca-12070] ( in the article of Victorian Ball)
"Victorian Ball | 19th Century Victorian Ball." Victoriana | Victorian Era | Victorian Style. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. <http://www.victoriana.com/Etiquette/ballroomdancing.htm>.
Victorian Ball (in the article of Kristina Harris)
Harris, Kristina. "Victorian Etiquette and Dress in Washington D.C." The Vintage Connection. Web. 23 Feb. 2010. <http://www.vintageconnection.net/WashingtonDress.htm>.
Victorian Manners-Gentlemen ( in the article written by Dr. Rafael Fabre)
Fabre, Dr. Rafael. "Victorian Manners - Gentlemen." The Heliograph. Web. 22 Feb. 2010. <http://voyagesofdrfabre.blogspot.com/2008/07/victoriian-manners-gentlemen.html>.
Summary:
Victorian Etiquette and Manners
Though etiquette and manners weren’t regarded with much attention in the middle class and especially the lower class, they were very pervasive in the lives of the upper class. Victorian etiquette and manners in the upper class determined the clothing, language, everyday actions, and culture. People in the Victorian Era were expected to revere their elders, speak in a pleasant tone and be patient and complimentary. Furthermore, in the upper class, being pretentious about one’s wealth was seen with disdain. In the lower classes, however, because it was even difficult to subsist, etiquette and manners were the least of their concerns.
Upper class women especially needed to be conscious of their manners because they were mostly judged by their everyday actions. They were groomed at a young age to dedicate their lives to their families and husbands because their duty was to take care of the household and children. Being free from scandals was definitely expected because women represented their husbands. In addition, appearance was one of the most sought after attributes in upper class society. It was pivotal for them to have natural, fair beauty with modest clothes in vogue. For instance, corsets were one of their required garments during this time. Furthermore, the women were expected to be able to uphold conversations with a sweet tone and a modicum of attention from the others.
Similarly, gentlemen had responsibilities to uphold that were also crucial to those who were in the upper class. Chivalry was the crux of the Victorian gentleman; escorting women, always walking on the outside of the sidewalk when with a woman, and having manners were examples of being a gentleman. They had to know the proper etiquette for all activities, including: dancing, going to parties, smoking, drinking and being with a lady. Upper class women and men enjoyed their lives, which were full of parties and enjoying activities.
Citation:
Tudor, Rose. "Victorian Society on AboutBritain.com." AboutBritain.com - Home - ]Everything you need to know about Britain. Web. 11 Feb. 2010. <http://www.aboutbritain.com/articles/victorian-society.asp>.
"Victorian Rituals & Traditions - Victorian Etiquette." Kendra Communications -. Web. 11 Feb. 2010. <http://home.kendra.com/victorianrituals/victor/ritualsII.htm>.
Malheiro, Betty. "Victorian Etiquette - The Basic Rules of Etiquette." Logic Mgmt. Web Services. Web. 22 Feb. 2010. <http://logicmgmt.com/1876/etiquette/basicrules.htm>.
"Victorian Society - victorianweb.co.uk." Victorian Era - victorianweb.co.uk. SafetyNet Systems Ltd. Web. 11 Feb. 2010. <http://www.victorianweb.co.uk/Victorian_Society.htm>.
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Further Research:
Victorian Society - victorianweb.co.uk.
http://www.victorianweb.co.uk/Victorian_Society.htm>.
Safety Net Systems Ltd. is responsible for this site. SafetyNet Systems Ltd. is a new media company that provides free information and services. They not only own this site but also have different varieties of sites that provide information. The site is copyrighted in 2010, which shows us that it contains information that is current. SafetyNet System is located in United Kingdom. This site that I used only contain information about Victorian Era, which shows us that they specify only one era. The intended audience is students or any general internet users, who want to know about Victorian Era. The purpose of this site is to give basic, sometimes specific, information about Victorian such as, Victorian society, literature, fashion, arts and architecture.
Victorian Rituals & Traditions - Victorian Etiquette.
http://home.kendra.com/victorianrituals/victor/ritualsII.htm
This site is mainly focused on information about Victorian Rituals. The recent year it was copyrighted was 2009. This site seems it is a private blog since there isn’t any corporation involved. The publisher of this site listed sources that he had used to write information on this site. Some of the sources are Victoria Magazine, The Lady and Gentleman’s Book Of Etiquette (1852), and Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette (1860). Although this site does not shows the author’s name, it had listed the sources that he had used. Also, the last time he had made changes was only last year, which is current.
Victorian Etiquette - The Basic Rules of Etiquette
http://logicmgmt.com/1876/etiquette/etiquette.htm
This site is also focused on providing information about Victorian Etiquette. The author of this site is Betty Malheiro and also owned by 187Victorian England Revisited. And it was last copyrighted 2009. Also, in the bibliography page, there are list of books and sites that are used for reference in writing. This site is useful because it addresses all the Victorian etiquette on every situation such as at teas/Receptions, At the Theater, the dinner party, and on the street.